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Devon devolution deal granted outline approval
The government has granted outline approval for a Devon devolution deal which could give new housing and transport powers to local councils across the county without changing its existing patchwork of first and second tier and unitary authorities or requiring an elected mayor.
New government infrastructure levy plans out for consultation
Details of a new infrastructure levy to replace the section 106 agreements and community infrastructure levy charges that are currently imposed on most new development have been published by the government and are out for consultation.
Water Lane developers hold public exhibition
A public exhibition of revised redevelopment plans for the Water Lane area is being held at Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre from 10am-7pm on Friday 24 March and from 10am-4pm on Saturday 25 March.
Paternoster House refurbishment works to begin
The refurbishment of Paternoster House at the corner of Fore Street and North Street is apparently about to begin, just one month before planning permission to convert the former department store into flats expires.